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Tweet Facebook Mail After a year of interest rates remaining firmly stuck at their decade-high of 4.35 per cent, Australian mortgage holders are desperate for some relief from the Reserve Bank in 2025. Economists are largely expecting the cash rate to start coming down midway through the year, although there are differing opinions on how many cuts the RBA will deliver. This is what we know. EXPLAINED: What the RBA is really looking at when it sets interest rates Michele Bullock has given few clues about when interest rates will start dropping. (Louie Douvis/AFR) When will interest rates come down? We don't know when interest rates will start easing off, and RBA Governor Michele Bullock has been very cautious to avoid suggesting a timeframe for when (or even if) she and her board will pull the trigger on a cut. Other economists are far more willing to speculate when that will happen. Commonwealth Bank is the most optimistic of the big four banks. It believes the RBA will ease the cash rate by 0.25 per cent in its first meeting of 2025, in February. The other three believe Australians will have to wait until the middle of the year for that relief. ANZ, Westpac and NAB have all pencilled in the first rate cut in May. READ MORE: What apps will and won't be covered by social media ban The broader market falls slightly in between the two. As of early December, financial markets are pricing in a cut in April, although economists were slightly more optimistic about an early move following Michele Bullock's comments after the RBA's last rates decision of the year . It's worth keeping in mind these are little more than predictions, and have been proven inaccurate in the past. Earlier this year, forecasts were pointing to a cut well before Christmas, only to be pushed further and further back as core inflation remained out of the RBA's target range and unemployment stayed low . One forecast that was a bit of an outlier when it was released was that of Treasury. Included deep in May's federal budget papers was the line "the cash rate is assumed to gradually ease from around the middle of 2025". That was far more conservative than other forecasts at the time, but is now in line with what economists largely expect. READ MORE: Shelter from the storm? The big swimming conundrum answered The federal budget's interest rate forecast appeared conservative when it came out, but other economists have since followed its lead. (Getty) What will interest rates be at the end of 2025? Here's where there's a bit more conjecture around the cash rate. The big four are predicting anywhere between two and five cuts in 2025. If CBA and Westpac are on the money, interest rates will be eased four times over the course of the year, bringing them down to 3.35 per cent by next Christmas. ANZ isn't as rosy on mortgage holders' prospects. It's only expecting two cuts, and an end-year cash rate of 3.85 per cent. NAB has gone in the opposite direction, expecting 18 months of inaction to be followed by five cuts in the six meetings between May and December. That would bring interest rates down to 3.1 per cent by the end of 2025. READ MORE: When will Australia's next federal election be held? ANZ's economists believe Australians will only get two interest rate cuts next year. (Dion Georgopoulos) Outside the big four, we see more variation. The market is pricing in an end-year cash rate of 3.6 per cent, while global economic body the OECD believes it will reach 3.35 per cent by "early 2026". They might seem like small differences, but the impact on household finances would be significant. For example, for someone with the average home loan of $640,998, a 0.25 per cent change in interest rates means $144 less in mortgage payments each month, or $1728 over the course of a year. Five rate cuts next year would therefore represent a very welcome $720 in savings every month – $432 more than what would be the case if there are only two. The information provided on this website is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information on this website you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. However, Xiaohua, being the witty and playful person that she is, decided to take this opportunity to have some fun with her husband's idol worship. In a witty and bold move, she publicly addressed Dao Lang in a social media post, saying, "If you ever decide to shave off your long hair, I challenge you to let me do it. I promise, even if you don't have very long hair, I'll still shave your head perfectly!"
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In a peculiar twist of fate, the gaming community recently discovered an unexpected source of inspiration for Sony's highly anticipated PS5 Pro console - a bathroom heater. Yes, you read that right, a humble bathroom appliance has managed to capture the essence of Sony's next-gen gaming machine in a most unexpected way.HELENA — Kalispell Glacier's journey to the 2024 Class AA state championship game started at the end of the 2023 championship game. That was a loss on the road to Bozeman. But from that moment, the Wolfpack vowed to get back, with another result in mind. However, the journey wasn't entirely smooth. It got bumpy against Helena Capital when the Bruins knocked off the Wolfpack 35-14. That sent Glacier on the road last week, instead of playing at home. It meant that the Wolfpack would need to do something they've never done — win a Class AA semifinal playoff game on the road. And thanks to a 46-27 win over Gallatin, the trip back for another state championship will be complete as the Wolfpack will return to Vigilante Stadium in Helena to play the Capital Bruins for the Class AA state championship. "It was pretty cool to see these seniors, after that tough, hard-fought loss say, you know what, we are getting back and we are going to finish it," Glacier head coach Grady Bennett said. "It's been fun watching them go on that journey for that one year. All the commitment. All the dedication to get back and it's hard. It's hard to get to state championship games. It's hard to win championships and to watch them grind all year with that goal in mind, and pull it off and get back to the big show, it's special." Glacier is back in the state championship for the second year in a row and they'll have the same starting quarterback, Jackson Presley. The Boise State commitment accounted for six touchdowns (3 rushing) and 325 total yards (107 rushing) last week during a snow game in Bozeman. "Friday night, Jackson Presley showed who he is and what he is," Bennett said of the Gallatin game. "He was the real deal. He competed. He led our team. His energy and his enthusiasm — it was just amazing. He was everything that he's built to be." Presley is known for his arm but carried the ball 20 times last week up from just four per game during the regular season. "If we wanted to, we could run Jackson 20 plus time per game," Bennett said. "We haven't really needed to and we don't really want to. When you have Kobe (Dorcheus) back there having so much success, we just decided not to (run with Presley). But, you get to the semifinals and the (state) championship and it's all on the table." Behind Presley and Kobe Dorcheus, Glacier ran 249 yards against Gallatin last week, an effort that included four rushing touchdowns. Dorcheus, a senior running back, actually set the Wolfpack season record last week as the 142 yards he gained pushed his season total to 1,538. Kalispell Glacier running back Kobe Dorcheus runs in a touchdown against Gallatin on Friday at Van Winkle Stadium. "Talk about a kid to be proud of," Bennett said about Dorcheus. "His development from his freshman year to the young man he is now and the leader he is now, it's incredible. I could talk about Kobe forever. He's worked so hard to be our guy and at the beginning of the year we decided we were going to feed him the rock. We know we have Jackson back there and we can always go to that, but it was nice (this season) to give the ball to Kobe and let our O-line do their work." Glacier has run the ball well this season and is 9-1 when the Wolfpack outrush their opponent. Capital just so happens to be 10-0 when it gains more rushing yards than their opponent. So if there's a game within the game, that might be it since the Bruins out-rushed the Wolfpack 254-41 in the previous matchup. "We were running the ball pretty well early," Bennett said. "We were establishing it pretty well but once we unraveled a bit and got behind, we might have gone away from it a bit too early especially with the wind blowing like it was. It's going to be a huge key but I think we'll be a lot more patient. We were last week." Bennett said the win over Gallatin reminded him a lot of the Capital game. The Wolfpack led the Bruins by two scores before allowing 35 unanswered points. Against Gallatin, Glacier jumped ahead 20-7, before surrendered two touchdowns in the last few minutes of the first half, allowing the game to be tied. "Last Friday night was almost identical (to Capital)," Bennett said. "But there was a totally different attitude in the locker room. It was we're fine. We got this. You could see the kids determination. So I was proud of how far they have come. After the third quarter, it was 27-27, and we just kept with what we are. Our mindset was so perfect and put it away in the fourth quarter — on our way to the state championship." "I love how far this team has come." For tips, email: chris.peterson@406mtsports.com or text/call: 406-475-4292. Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
NNPCL recruitment: Shehu Sani has responded to El-Rufai’s cheap shot — PresidencyThe young man's story serves as a powerful reminder that even in death, one can continue to give life. His selfless act will be remembered for years to come, inspiring others to follow in his footsteps and make a difference in the lives of those in need.DULUTH — The boys hockey team from Mankato West High School arrived at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Center early Saturday morning, but they were missing something important for hockey teams — their stick bag. Coach Nate Olsen thought something strange must have happened. Maybe they never made it on the bus or somehow ended up on another team’s bus. ADVERTISEMENT The Scarlets had already lost two one-goal games, and they arrived at the Heritage Center for an 8 a.m. game against Anoka to conclude their participation at the annual Holiday Classic tournament. “It’s 7 in the morning, you’re getting the bus unloaded, you have everything there and all of a sudden, when you go to look for the stick bag — there’s no sticks,” Olsen said. The team did their “due diligence,” according to Olsen, but the equipment manager was “adamant” he put the bag on the bus the night before. Officials at the Heritage Center were able to pull up security camera footage to confirm he was correct. “We could see him taking the bag from the locker room and out the door and into the bus,” Olsen said. “Unfortunately, sometime from late yesterday afternoon to early this morning, our stick bag disappeared.” Staying at the downtown Holiday Inn, the Scarlets’ coach bus was parked overnight on West First Street. As they began to suspect theft, they reported the incident to the Duluth Police Department and gave an inventory of what was missing. Duluth police public information officer Mattie Hjelseth confirmed the report and said the investigation remains active. Officers were working to follow any leads, and no further information would be released on Saturday, she said. ADVERTISEMENT Officers saw a man walking in the 100 block of East Third Street with a few of the items just before 11 p.m., Hjelseth said in a statement early Sunday morning. The man told officers he found the items behind Chum. He didn’t match the suspect's description but was arrested on an unrelated warrant, Hjelseth said. Police are making arrangements to return the items. Heritage Center Director Jeff Stark put out a call for local help to find the sticks on social media. “We are aware of this theft of property and are assisting the team and law enforcement with trying to locate and recover their stolen sticks,” Stark wrote. “This incident happened while the team bus was parked overnight at their hotel. If you have any information, please contact the Duluth Police Department so we can try and obtain a positive outcome for the Mankato West players and families.” Olsen said he estimated there were 30 to 40 sticks in the bag worth a “rough estimate” of $10,000-$12,000. He said parents are also working with the list to cross-reference what was lost with what is missing, but either way it’s a “big deal,” particularly on the heels of the holiday season. “That’s usually a more expensive month for most families,” Olsen said. “Now try to come up with $6-800 to be ready to practice and play — even if there is a resolution on the back end, that resolution is not going to have cash in people’s pockets by Monday.” The referee scheduled to work the early game Saturday told Olsen he’s been officiating hockey for 37 years and had never seen anything like this, but the veteran coach said they were trying to stay positive. “The dust will settle and we’ll be OK long term,” Olsen said. “It’s just a unique circumstance we’re going to have to fight through and we’ll be better for it, but it’s quite a story — there’s no doubt about it.” ADVERTISEMENT This story was updated at 9:44 a.m. Dec. 19, with information about some of the items being recovered. It was originally posted at 8:23 p.m. Dec. 28.‘TK Maxx ones are the reject products’: Shopper buys Le Creuset from T.K. Maxx. Why is she warning against it?
For consumers, the investigation raises concerns about the integrity of Nvidia's products and services. As a leader in the gaming and semiconductor industries, Nvidia holds a significant influence over the market and consumer perceptions. Any findings of wrongdoing or non-compliance could erode consumer trust and loyalty, leading to a negative impact on sales and brand reputation. Therefore, it is in Nvidia's best interest to prioritize transparency and communication with its customers throughout this process.A team of the Election Commission (EC) of India, led by director Deepali Masirkar and under secretary Munish Kumar, reviewed the ongoing special summary revision of electoral rolls with January 1, 2025, as the qualifying date. District election officer Jitendra Jorwal detailed the ECI team about the current status of the whole exercise being carried out in the Ludhiana. The team took stock of the process, particularly in Ludhiana East, Ludhiana South and Sahnewal assembly segments. The team members also made calls on 1950 voter helpline to check facilities being offered besides inspecting new voters enrollment forms. The team stated that in case of deletion/shifting of voters, a proper procedure to be adopted before proceeding ahead. The team stressed that each one should work fairly. The team asked the officials to expedite the SVEEP (Systematic Voter Education & Electoral Participation) activities across the district, especially in those booth areas which have witnessed less polling to sensitise them of the voting right. The team made it clear that nobody would be left to be included as elector, if he/she qualifies for the same. District election officer Jitendra Jorwal directed the officials to follow all the guidelines issued by ECI team.Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Jonel Aleccia, The Associated Press Nov 23, 2024 6:10 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message FILE - Donna Cooper holds up a dosage of Wegovy, a drug used for weight loss, at her home, March 1, 2024, in Front Royal, Va. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File) Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of the monthly cost. For Griffin, the hardest part of using the new drugs wasn’t access. It was finding out that the much-hyped medications didn’t really work for her. “I have been on Wegovy for a year and a half and have only lost 13 pounds,” said Griffin, who watches her diet, drinks plenty of water and exercises regularly. “I’ve done everything right with no success. It’s discouraging.” In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many cases. But roughly 10% to 15% of patients in those trials were “nonresponders” who lost less than 5% of their body weight. Now that millions of people have used the drugs, several obesity experts told The Associated Press that perhaps 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to the medications. It's a little-known consequence of the obesity drug boom, according to doctors who caution eager patients not to expect one-size-fits-all results. “It's all about explaining that different people have different responses,” said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity expert at Massachusetts General Hospital The drugs are known as GLP-1 receptor agonists because they mimic a hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide 1. Genetics, hormones and variability in how the brain regulates energy can all influence weight — and a person's response to the drugs, Stanford said. Medical conditions such as sleep apnea can prevent weight loss, as can certain common medications, such as antidepressants, steroids and contraceptives. “This is a disease that stems from the brain,” said Stanford. “The dysfunction may not be the same” from patient to patient. Despite such cautions, patients are often upset when they start getting the weekly injections but the numbers on the scale barely budge. “It can be devastating,” said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. “With such high expectations, there’s so much room for disappointment.” That was the case for Griffin, who has battled obesity since childhood and hoped to shed 70 pounds using Wegovy. The drug helped reduce her appetite and lowered her risk of diabetes, but she saw little change in weight. “It’s an emotional roller coaster,” she said. “You want it to work like it does for everybody else.” The medications are typically prescribed along with eating behavior and lifestyle changes. It’s usually clear within weeks whether someone will respond to the drugs, said Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Weight loss typically begins right away and continues as the dosage increases. For some patients, that just doesn't happen. For others, side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea force them to halt the medications, Dushay said. In such situations, patients who were counting on the new drugs to pare pounds may think they’re out of options. “I tell them: It's not game over,” Dushay said. Trying a different version of the new class of drugs may help. Griffin, who didn't respond well to Wegovy, has started using Zepbound, which targets an additional hormone pathway in the body. After three months of using the drug, she has lost 7 pounds. “I'm hoping it's slow and steady,” she said. Other people respond well to older drugs, the experts said. Changing diet, exercise, sleep and stress habits can also have profound effects. Figuring out what works typically requires a doctor trained to treat obesity, Saunders noted. “Obesity is such a complex disease that really needs to be treated very comprehensively,” she said. “If what we’re prescribing doesn’t work, we always have a backup plan.” ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Jonel Aleccia, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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This bold move is a clear sign of intent from the Real Madrid hierarchy, who are determined to build a squad capable of challenging for top honors in both domestic and European competitions. The Club's fans have been eagerly awaiting new signings and improvements to the team, and this latest development is sure to generate excitement and anticipation among supporters.NSW Don't miss out on the headlines from NSW. Followed categories will be added to My News. Tommy Herschell spends his days saving kids’ lives. He is not a nurse or a surgeon, a lifeguard or a firefighter, rather each week the former teacher goes back into schools across the country to help put a stop to bullying. Mr Herschell brings bullies and their victims together, resulting in kids opening up about how being targeted by their classmates feels and, in many cases, seeing playground bullies break down in tears and confront their own behaviour. WATCH CHARLOTTE’S WISH DOCUMENTARY HERE His methods may go against the modern-day policies of many schools, but there is overwhelming evidence Mr Herschell’s self-funded Find Ya Feet programs work better than organisations with multimillion-dollar budgets. I t is why Mat and Kelly O’Brien, parents to 12-year-old Charlotte who took her own life after relentless bullying at school, asked for him to join politicians, education experts and leading principals at The Sunday Telegraph’s roundtable into bullying. Tommy Herschell of Find Ya Feet at the bullying round table. Picture: Rohan Kelly Mr Herschell told multiple stories that brought those in the room to tears, one of them about a young boy whose life he saved a few days after Charlotte’s death in September. “It was only a few days after Charlotte passed where a young fella stood at the side of the room and he said, ‘I’m at the point where I’ve had enough, I don’t want to be here and I want to take my own life’,” Mr Herschell said. Grieving parents discuss bullying in schools with ministers and industry leaders at the round table. Picture: Rohan Kelly. “I said, ‘Hey boys, let’s give this fellow an opportunity to tell his story’ and when he got to tell that story, all the other students understood him and could empathise with him. “A few days later that young man messaged me and he said ‘your workshop saved my life, and I’m just so grateful’.” Mr Herschell’s sessions see him rock up in a “Find ya feet” trucker cap and allow the occasional swear word. Sometimes he brings his mates, such as NRL star Nicho Hynes or Test cricketer Mitch Marsh, where they listen to kids and open up about their own experiences of bullying. When asked what he thought could change in the classroom, Mr Herschell said modern-day teachers were like “car salesmen who are not allowed to look under the bonnet”. “I’ve started putting counsellors in schools myself and I call them ‘mental mechanics’,” he said. “They dress like me, talk like me, have the odd swear word, but the improvement in these young people is through the roof .” More Coverage Crackdown on bullies: ‘No single issue that concerns parents more’ Cydonee Mardon and Josh Hanrahan Australia praised for world-leading social media ban Julie Cross and Angira Bharadwaj Originally published as Charlotte’s Wish: How Tommy became a caring, swearing mental mechanic to stop bullying Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories NSW Cyclist in critical condition after being hit by car A man is fighting for life after he was hit by a car in Sydney’s inner west on Sunday morning. Read more NSW Was Biddy’s killer ‘a ticking time bomb’? The mum of 10-year-old Biddy Porter hopes a newly announced inquest into her daughter’s death will look at the role of the Department of Education, GPs and the killers family to see if signs of danger were there. Read more
In summary, amidst the challenges and uncertainties of the global economic landscape, China’s robust and effective macroeconomic regulation and control measures in 2024 have demonstrated the country’s resilience and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. By implementing proactive policies, pursuing comprehensive strategies, and fostering ongoing reforms, China has continued to solidify its position as a key player in the global economy. With a forward-looking approach and a commitment to sustainable development, China is well-positioned to overcome future challenges and achieve sustained economic growth in the years ahead.
Highly touted quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan on Thursday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter . The signal-caller appeared to confirm the decision on Instagram. Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore was also quick to react to the news: Underwood is considered the No. 1 quarterback as well as the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, per 247Sports' Composite rankings . On3 previously reported on Nov. 14 that Michigan offered him a four-year, $10.5 million NIL deal in an attempt to flip his commitment to the Tigers. Underwood initially committed to LSU on Jan. 6. That didn't stop the Wolverines from attempting to flip the Belleville, Michigan, native. ESPN's Eli Lederman reported that Michigan was in contact with the passer throughout his senior season at Belleville High School. The program "intensified" the pursuit of Underwood "over the past two months" before he switched on Thursday, per Lederman. The Wolverines also flipped the commitment of 4-star safety Elijah Dotson, Underwood's high school teammate, on Wednesday. The quarterback position hasn't exactly been a bright spot for Michigan in 2024 following the departure of J.J. McCarthy. Alex Orji has made most of his impact on the ground, while senior Davis Warren has completed 61.6 percent of his passes for 869 yards and five touchdowns to go along with six interceptions in six appearances. As the Wolverines sit at 5-5 through 10 games, Underwood should immediately be able to compete for a starting job and help the team return towards contention in the Big Ten once again. Following his commitment, Michigan's 2025 recruiting class earned the No. 9 ranking in the country (via 247Sports ). While it's unknown if the Wolverines swayed Underwood with the exact $10.5 million NIL offer that was previously reported, the team's strong push to flip his decision to join LSU paid off.One of the most significant updates in this latest patch is the introduction of new maps. These new maps have been meticulously designed to provide players with fresh and exciting battlegrounds to explore and conquer. With diverse landscapes and strategic elements, players will have to adapt their tactics and strategies to secure victory on these new maps.
It’s been a long road back to the highest levels of motorsport for Canadian driver Robert Wickens. Six years after he was paralyzed in a violent wreck, Wickens will again be behind the wheel against some of the best drivers in North America. Wickens, from Guelph, Ont., was named the newest driver for DXDT Racing earlier this week, moving the 35-year-old up to IMSA GTD competition for 2025, the highest class on the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series. His promotion was made possible by a new hand control braking system created by Bosch Electronics, with help from GM Motorsports and Corvette Racing/Pratt Miller. “It’s not going to be easy but I wanted to get to the highest levels of motorsport again because, frankly, that’s where I was when I was injured,” said Wickens, who crashed at Pocono Raceway in 2018 during IndyCar’s ABC Supply 500. “But not only that, I want to prove to myself and other generations of people with disabilities that you can really do anything. “Maybe you’re having a hard time getting back to your place of work after a life-altering accident and — whatever your discipline, it doesn’t even have to be athletics — but I know it’s possible as long as you align yourself with a strong support system.” For Wickens, that’s been his wife Karli Wickens, his family and, in his professional life, organizations like Bosch and GM. Wickens’s crash left him with a thoracic spinal fracture, a neck fracture, tibia and fibula fractures to both legs, fractures in both hands, a fractured right forearm, a fractured elbow, four fractured ribs, a pulmonary contusion, and an indeterminate spinal injury that combined to make him a paraplegic. As he has slowly recovered some movement in his legs, Wickens has eased back into motor racing. He drove the parade lap of the 2019 Honda Indy Toronto, competed in the IndyCar iRacing Challenge during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and then in January 2022 it was announced he would drive in the Michelin Pilot Challenge for Bryan Herta Autosport. He and co-driver Mark Wilkins won twice in the Michelin Pilot Challenge’s TCR category with three podiums in 2022. In 2023 the pairing didn’t win, but they reached the podium seven times to earn the TCR championship. All of Wickens’s post-accident cars have been fitted with hand controls. Those conventional systems rely on paddles around the steering wheel that activate pneumatics that then press the foot pedals. Hand controls like that are acceptable for regular road vehicles and even lower levels of motorsports but in the highest classes, like IMSA GTD where cars top out at more than 280 kilometres, the lag between the driver toggling the paddle and the car responding is unacceptably slow. That’s where the Bosch electronic system comes in, with the controls linked directly to the car’s braking system, removing the pneumatics as an intermediary. “When you hit the brakes to slow the car down for each corner that was always a big challenge for me where (with) the Bosch electronic system, the latency is milliseconds not tenths of a second,” said Wickens. “It’s basically as accurate as I would be if I was an able-bodied driver wanting to apply the brake. “Honestly, it’s just better in every facet imaginable. It’s just been a true blessing.” Advances in physical rehabilitation from spinal cord injuries as well as the ongoing development of vehicle technology has made Wickens’s return to competitive motorsport possible. “I’m very fortunate in the timing of my paralysis and my career,” Wickens said Wednesday from Tampa, Fla. “If this was even a decade ago we’d be having a very different conversation today.” The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has four classes of vehicles: two sports prototype categories and two grand tourer classes. GTD is considered the highest of the four classes because each team must have at least a silver or bronze driver and more than one platinum-rated driver on a team is prohibited. “I want to win,” said Wickens. “I think the big thing for me on this journey back was I wanted to race again because I truly felt like I could still win. “I want to raise awareness for spinal cord injury and disability, not by just being a participant, but by being the guy. I want to win races, fight for podiums, win championships, every time I’m sitting in the car.” Wickens said he won’t just be a role model for people living with paralysis or other mobility disabilities, but the technology his car will employ in 2025 will likely become commercially available for use in road vehicles. “Motorsports and the automotive racing industry were founded to be a proving ground for everyday automotive vehicles,” he said. “From there you make road cars and road safety better. “Hopefully we can provide the technology and have regularly available components that can make any race car accessible for anyone that needs hand controls or any other form of disability.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. Follow jchidleyhill.bsky.social on Bluesky.Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE:GSAT) Position Increased by Geode Capital Management LLCEgyptian Intelligence Chief Meets Libyan Armed Forces Commander in Benghazi
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